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In anticipation of priority group 2 General Skilled Migration (“GSM”) applications being finalised by the end of this financial year, DIAC has invited certain priority group 3 GSM applicants to obtain health and character clearances now.

On 5 January 2011, a South Australian State Migration Plan (SMP) was announced.

In our article of 3 November 2010, we explained that the law does not allow an applicant to change their nominated skilled occupation after having lodged their GSM application.

A new points test for General Skilled Migration (GSM) was announced by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship on 11 November 2010.

riorities for processing family migration applications have recently been established. 

On 1 November 2010 the Victorian Government announced and implemented its State Migration Plan.